Amer KovacevicSenior Platform Engineer

I design and maintain robust infrastructure, automate deployments, and ensure platform reliability. In my free time I like to develop apps, websites, and more.

Current Technologies

Technologies and tools I work with to build exceptional products

Daily Core Stack

Linux
Linux
Bash
Bash
Ansible
Ansible
Jenkins
Jenkins
Git
Git
NGINX
NGINX
Ubuntu
Ubuntu
SQLite
SQLite

Side Project Development

React
React
Firebase
Firebase
Node.js
Node.js
Figma
Figma
TypeScript
TypeScript
JavaScript
JavaScript
Vite.js
Vite.js
TailwindCSS
TailwindCSS
Next.js
Next.js
ESLint
ESLint
Docker
Docker
Swift
Swift

My Projects

A collection of projects showcasing my skills and expertise

FlickFeed logo

FlickFeed

An iOS social media platform for movie lovers. Rate, review and share movies with your friends and followers. Discover new films, create watchlists, and engage with a community of cinephiles. Built with React Native and Expo for a native iOS experience.

React-NativeNativeWindExpoFirebase
Alen's General Construction logo

Alen's General Construction

A professional website for Alen's General Construction, showcasing construction services and projects. Features a modern design with responsive layouts and smooth user experience.

ReactTailwindCSSNext.js
amer.lol logo

amer.lol

amer.lol is a playground for creative web experiences, mini-apps, and experiments. Built with modern web technologies, it serves as a hub for interactive projects and tools that showcase what's possible on the web. The platform is designed to be fast, accessible, and enjoyable to use. Each mini-app is carefully crafted with attention to detail, focusing on both functionality and user experience.

ReactTailwindCSSTypeScriptJavaScriptNext.jsFirebase

Work Experience

My professional journey and contributions to the tech industry

Senior Platform Engineer

February 2026 – Present

Mastercard · Full Time

  • Developing, building, and maintaining Mastercard technologies, including associated software and hardware, to ensure reliable and secure platform operations.
  • Resolving issues of diverse scope as they arise, serving as an escalation point for complex incidents requiring in-depth analysis, sound judgment, and timely resolution.
  • Leading and performing implementations to optimize system and platform performance, efficiency, and capacity, while guiding others on deployment, troubleshooting, and operational best practices.
  • Drafting and reviewing status reports, troubleshooting documentation, and project plans to ensure milestones are achieved and progress is clearly communicated to stakeholders.
  • Mentoring and coaching engineers by providing technical guidance and training to strengthen capabilities and elevate organizational standards.

Platform Engineer II

August 2022 – February 2026

Mastercard · Full Time

  • Supporting and maintaining operating systems, such as Oracle Linux along with VMware, to service customers that need assistance
  • Using configuration management and infrastructure automation for repeatable tasks
  • Completing status reports, implementations, troubleshooting of systems, and having communication between teammates
  • Designing and implementing OS build processes and automation providing the right level of control and validation
  • Assisting users with Operating Systems or hardware problems

Software Developer

September 2021 – August 2022

SpearTip · Full Time

  • Working with a team to create, manage, and maintain infrastructure and tools for SpearTip, as well as assisting other teams with issues pertaining to our suite of software
  • Testing and pushing new applications, maintaining an open line of communication between the DevOps and Operations teams
  • Actively participating in team meetings and troubleshooting issues that have been reported by the Operations team